Truchard Merlot 2022 (750ml) Blatina The wine was then aged

The wine was then aged for 12 months in both French and American small oak barrels and six months in neutral large oak barrels before blending to achieve an optimal balance of flavors and complexity

It’s ideal with oysters on the half shell or any shellfish from fresh blue crab from the Chesapeake Bay or Dungeness crab from San Francisco

dried thyme

Complex structure

Best friend as an aperitive or with freshwater fish

Truchard Merlot 2022 (750ml) Blatina The wine was then agedIntense aromas of wild blueberry, ripe cherry, and cassis with a touch of cedar and earth. The mouth is layered with bright flavors of red currants, plum jam, and sweet vanilla. Ripe tannins fill the palate and provide an elegant finish of dried red fruits.